Adelante

Fraternity · Interfraternity Council

In September 1907, six students founded a club "to break up a political clique that was controlling campus positions." The men set up high...

Council

Interfraternity Council

At Iowa State

Since 1907

Housing

Chapter house

About the chapter

In September 1907, six students founded a club "to break up a political clique that was controlling campus positions." The men set up high ideals of scholarship, fellowship, and leadership. The group adopted the Spanish word Adelante, which means "forward." Adelante Club was incorporated as Adelante Fraternity on November 12, 1912. Since that time, Adelante has repeatedly turned down offers to become a chapter of a national social fraternity and has remained Iowa State's only independent local fraternity. Adelante has additionally been recognized as the longest, continuously operating local fraternity in the nation.

“Adelante is the home that I never knew that I needed until I had it. It has help me make connections that I will have for my life.”

Trevor Fitzpatrick, 2025 Chapter President

Chapter facts

Philanthropy: We host a philanthropy each semester that supports organizations close to our members' hearts, as well as our partner charity Best Buddies.
Address: 318 Welch Ave, Ames
Alcohol: Alcohol permitted in the chapter house

As listed by Adelante on its Iowa State SFE page.

How to join

IFC fraternities recruit informally 365 days a year, so there is no single sign-up week. Most chapters have a house south of campus, with room for roughly 29 to 89 members.

SFE interest form

Chapter details and photo come from Iowa State's Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement · 21 student members listed on stuorg.